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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.03, 12,246.92 and 3,484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.03, 12,246.92 and 3,484.53 is: 5,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.03 : 12,246.92 = 3,484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.03/12,246.92 = 3,484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.03x = 12,246.92 × 3,484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.03x = 42,674,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,674,760.15/8,164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.17

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